I wanted to build on my earlier post about impermanence and resilience. Over time, I’ve learned thatwhen rooted in something greater—like purpose—change becomes an opportunity. Talk of “purpose”might sound lofty, but it’s really the foundation that guides everything else in our lives.Early on, I thought finding my purpose was as simple as choosing a path…
Transitions are challenging, but they’re also incredibly exciting, mysterious, and healthy if we allow ourselves to fully embrace them. That’s what I’ve been doing since stepping down as Humana’s CEO in July after 13 years. It’s taken some adjustment, moving from a packed schedule to more open space on the calendar. However, what’s been helpful…
I sent this to my Humana teammates this week ahead of my last day and wanted to share it with all of you to show my gratitude. — I am humbled by all the heartfelt notes and well-wishes you’ve shared regarding my transition from Humana . Your words and thoughtfulness mean more to me than you know.…
I want to thank Ted Decker , CEO of The Home Depot , and John Furner , CEO of Walmart U.S. for lending their voices in a recent Wall Street Journal Op-Ed on an important topic of not everyone needing a college degree to cut a successful career path. They couldn’t have said it any better, and I couldn’t agree with them more. It’s a…
Having served in various leadership roles over the years, I’ve found one of the best parts of my line of work is spending time with people … those from different generations and backgrounds and different points of view from my own. But there’s a universal theme that cuts across all audiences: a quest for self-improvement.…
esides great food and extra time with family and friends, the best part of the holiday season is the slower pace for “think” time, something most everyone wishes they had more of. So that’s what I did during the Thanksgiving holiday, I took time to think about stuff including learnings from my recent trip to…
Thanks for your notes and kind words in reference to my last post on news I’ll be transitioning from Humana later next year. It’s been an amazing 13 years working alongside extraordinary teammates. As I shared in that post, I’m excited about what’s in store for my next chapter. So let’s talk about life’s chapters.…
People often ask me for professional advice at various stages of their careers. Like most things in life, advice is most meaningful when it’s unique and specific for individuals. That said, there is one aspect of career advice that can be applied across the board regardless of industry or life phase/stage and that is the…
In my study time last week, I came across a topic that piqued my interest and I thought it would yours too. It was about moral leadership and how much it is needed in the world today. You may be familiar with a company by the name of Edelman. For the past 23 years, they’ve…
We all have heard that a life well lived is one filled with purpose. Yet getting focused and persevering toward that purpose is tough for each of us at times. Do I have the belief and optimism to commit fully? Do I have the energy to change? Do I have support from others along the…
